Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
canaliculatus
ID:
964217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ittenb., Hett. & Lobin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 27: 150 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963555

Common Names

  • Canaliculate Arum
  • Canaliculate Arum Lily
  • Canaliculate Arum-Lily

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Description

Amorphophallus canaliculatus (also called 'Canaliculate Amorphophallus', among many other common names) is a tuberous herb native to Southeast Asia, growing in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Amorphophallus canaliculatus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It can also be used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorphophallus canaliculatus has an inflorescence of a single, large, white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, large, white leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorphophallus canaliculatus is a tuberous perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant in the morning and avoid wetting the foliage.

Where to Find Amorphophallus canaliculatus

Amorphophallus canaliculatus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Amorphophallus genus

Amorphophallus mangelsdorffii, Amorphophallus operculatus, Amorphophallus sinuatus, Amorphophallus vogelianus, Amorphophallus julaihii, Amorphophallus andranogidroensis, Amorphophallus croatii, Amorphophallus erythrororrhachis, Amorphophallus fuscus, Amorphophallus gallowayi, Amorphophallus glaucophyllus, Amorphophallus xiei, Amorphophallus ranchanensis, Amorphophallus josefbogneri, Amorphophallus laoticus, Amorphophallus lunatus, Amorphophallus myosuroides, Amorphophallus ongsakulii, Amorphophallus prolificus, Amorphophallus reflexus, Amorphophallus schmidtiae, Amorphophallus serrulatus, Amorphophallus tuberculatus, Amorphophallus juliae, Amorphophallus niahensis, Amorphophallus suwidjianus, Amorphophallus aberrans, Amorphophallus abyssinicus, Amorphophallus albispathus, Amorphophallus albus, Amorphophallus amygdaloides, Amorphophallus angolensis, Amorphophallus angulatus, Amorphophallus angustispathus, Amorphophallus ankarana, Amorphophallus annulifer, Amorphophallus antsingyensis, Amorphophallus aphyllus, Amorphophallus asper, Amorphophallus asterostigmatus, Amorphophallus atrorubens, Amorphophallus atroviridis, Amorphophallus barthlottii, Amorphophallus baumannii, Amorphophallus beccarii, Amorphophallus bequaertii, Amorphophallus bonaccordensis, Amorphophallus borneensis, Amorphophallus boyceanus, Amorphophallus brachyphyllus,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Wilbert Hetterscheid (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hett.' in the authors string.
Wolfram Lobin (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lobin' in the authors string.
Stephan Ittenbach (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ittenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998456-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.